Underdark

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The Underdark has proven to be a place of many challenges, changes and surprises. My home is not a comfortable one, it is rather cold and isolated but it serves its purpose. Moreover, I’ve taken on a more primitive role in order to survive in this violent and volatile place. I have also risked my life and ventured into unwelcome territory in search of companionship. Interestingly enough, my encounter with the gnomes was not what I had anticipated. My dwelling is far from being a pleasant and attractive, but it suffices. The vast space in the Underdark allows for a large structure to be built. Unfortunately, building such a place will require time and extraneous work. Precious time that can be used to search for sparse necessities and such a grander place will only attract unwanted attention. This poverty stricken area also lacks the materials required for such project. Regretfully, I’ve been forced to build my home on higher grounds and within the tunnels. The entrance, …show more content…

I have transgressed the norms of the of my new domain and traveled into my foe’s territory, in search of company. I arrived at Blingdenstone, home of the Svirfneblin and much to my surprise I was received with regard. A gnome named Belwar saved my life as I had once saved his. I wasn’t able to halt his brother’s Dinin, savageness and he pierced off the svirfneblin hands. Upon returning to his home, the gnome was immediately brought in, his hands were replaced with well crafted tools and is now honored with the title of “Most Honored Burrow-Warden.” (pg. 106) Had he returned to my previous municipality, he would have immediately been discriminated against, looked upon as inferior and eventually set aside as a useless being. In my prior home it was believed that “There is no room for apparent weakness in drow culture.” (pg. 105) I appreciate the gnomes nondiscriminatory view of others; it has benefited me by allowing me to co-exist among

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